Viewpoints

Franklyn d’Entremont, once a superstar of the New England and Maritime Canadian swordfish harpoon fisheries, showed a photo of himself about to iron a fish back in the glory days. Monique D’Eon photo.

Swordfish!

Paul Molyneaux

Jeremy Zirlott had to drop his price on 21-25 headless shrimp from $7 to $4.90 in order to compete in a market flooded with subsidized farmed shrimp. “I don’t know if we can stand another year of this,” he says. Paul Molyneaux photo.

Imports killing shrimp prices

Paul Molyneaux

Dungeness crabs in a live hold. Oregon DFW photo.

Oregon Dungeness crab fishermen criticize repeated delay of season opener

Kathryn Gill

Jennifer Stevenson on board the F/V Captain Raleigh. Jennifer Stevenson photo.

To the Sea

The Tremont had a historic role as one of the first stern trawlers in the U.S. Northeast groundfish fleet. It was lost in a collision off Virginia Oct. 28, 2022. All 13 aboard were rescued. Coast Guard video image.

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Epitaph for a fishing boat

Jerry Fraser

Fishing vessels tied up at New Bedford, Mass. Doug Stewart photo.

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Catch share consequences

Jerry Fraser

Lowcountry boil with shrimp, potatoes, corn, andouille sausage, and crab boil

Lowcountry Boil: The South’s Most Debated Dish

Megan Waldrep

Seven Fish Wife Tips for Reconnecting After a Long Season

Megan Waldrep

A banner at an Oct. 12 rally in Portland spoke to the gravity of the challenge Maine’s lobster industry is facing. Doug Stewart photo.

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Maine must step up in lobstermen’s federal court fight

Jerry Fraser

The Maine-based Ocean Renewable Power Company has developed turbines to capture, hydrokinetic energy—tidal and river flow—and turn it into sustainable electric power for coastal and riverine communities. ORPC photo.

Power to the People

Paul Molyneaux

Coast Guard rescue swimmers train off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J. Coast Guard photo.

Personal locator beacons are the next step in lifesaving

Kirk Moore